Week #22-7/19/13
Baby is size of: Papaya
Weight 162.4
Change since last week: 1.6lbs-I have to admit, I ate my feelings/stress this week
Weight gain overall so far: 15.2 lbs-I still don't think that's too bad for 22 weeks.
Symptoms: Sciatica pain down left leg getting worse, continued boob problems-although I don't think this is a symptom of pregnancy, mild cramping, round ligament pain at times.
Cravings: Nothing really notable
Exercise-None
So, I thought what I had was all cleared up. WRONG. It came back. They continued the same antibiotics only to have it continue to not get better, but not get worse. I had an ultrasound on Tuesday that confirmed I had Mastitis. I am so ridiculously frustrated at this point. The ultrasound tech joked with me that I should play the lottery because Mastitis is so rare in women who have never breastfed before. I know the meds aren't hurting baby, but it has the potential to knock my immune system down. On Thursday, the breast specialist called and said they are going to try me on a new antibiotic. To date, it's doing nothing.
I feel blessed to have an overall decent pregnancy so far, but I fear now breastfeeding will be a challenge.
I met with the breast specialist again on Thursday. I broke down in her office and told her how upset I was. She reassured me the medication is safe and we will get to the bottom of what is going on. She said she isn't convinced it's Mastitis since I don't have the classic symptoms of a fever, chills, etc. She said to finish the antibiotic and see what happens and to call if it gets worse. She says if it was going to get a lot worse, it likely would have already happened.
Can I just be normal? That's all I have for this week. I am beyond frustrated right now. All I want is for baby to be here so I can take care of her in my arms and not have to worry if I'm doing harm to her or not.
18 weeks
22W 2D
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